But the city’s grief was short-lived. Harkins Theatres, a large chain out of Arizona, announced on April 5 that they would be taking over the building.

“We recognized that moviegoers in Arvada were driving many miles to neighboring cities to go to a movie,” Harkins president and COO Mike Bowers said in an email. “We believe that if we deliver a superior product, moviegoers will flock to Arvada.”

“(Landmark’s closure) did come as a surprise, but I am absolutely thrilled that they were able to work it out and get someone new in there. We go to that theater a lot,” said Tracy Kraft-Tharp, another resident. “And once the rail (the RTD G-Line) comes in, that’s going to be a great place for people to take the rail in, go to dinner in Olde Town Arvada and go to a movie.”

Kraft-Tharp said she would be surprised to find someone who wasn’t excited about the new theater.

“We’re just really excited to see the growth in Olde Town Arvada,” she said.

Harkins Theatres encourages anyone interested in the progress of the new theater, which is scheduled to open in the fall, to keep an eye on their Facebook page.

Peyton Garcia is a page designer and community reporter for the YourHub team at The Denver Post. Previously, she's worked as a lifestyle writer for Denver's 303 Magazine and an entertainment reporter for CSU's Rocky Mountain Collegian. A Denver native, Peyton graduated from Colorado State University with degrees in journalism and Spanish.